Darlene Hentges of Columbus died Friday, November 6, 2009 at the Golden Living Center in Columbus.
Darlene Hentges was born April 12, 1939 in Hays, Kansas to George and Hilda (Rupp) Bollig. She was raised in Kansas before moving to Columbus during high school. Darlene graduated from St. Bonaventure School in 1956. On February 8, 1958 she was united in marriage to John Hentges at St. Bonaventure Church. Darlene raised her family and worked at Dale Electronics, the Post Office, Becton-Dickinson, and taught swim lessons at the Aquatic Center. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church and did volunteer work at the nursing home. She enjoyed puzzles, playing scrabble, cards, and dominoes.
She is survived by:
Husband John Hentges of Columbus, NE
Daughter Cheri Scallin of Euless, TX
Son Kenneth (Gloria) Hentges of Ringold, LA
Daughter Christine Hentges of Columbus, NE
Brother Carl (Janet) Bollig of Columbus, NE
Sister Janet (Glenn) Neighbors of North Platte, NE
Sister Deborah Lastoka of Colorado Springs, CO
Grandson Nick Hentges
Granddaughter Lisa Crawford
Grandson Donald Hentges
Grandson Paul Scallin
Great Grandson Justin Golik
She is preceded in death by:
Father George Bollig
Mother Hilda Bollig
Sister Cheryl Keith
Twin Brothers Lawrence & Dorrance Bollig